Faculty Searches: Wing-Tat Lee Chair
Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law
Description of Chair and Search Process
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, a well established urban Jesuit law school is currently seeking candidates to fill its recently vacated chair in international law named in honor of Hong Kong businessman Wing-Tat Lee.
This twelve month position will entail an appointment to an endowed chair to be made at the level of full Professor of Law.
The responsibilities of the Wing-Tat Lee Chair include scholarly research and publication; teaching courses in international law and related areas of individual expertise, both in Chicago and in overseas programs; participation in faculty governance; active involvement in student mentoring and counseling; engagement with faculty on international law matters both within the School of Law and throughout the University; together with other chairs and senior faculty, providing leadership for integrative research activities; significant engagement with academic institutions and professional organizations in international law, including frequent participation in meetings and symposia.
The qualifications required for the Wing-Tat Lee chair are
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) and/or Ph.D. in Law, LL.B.
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Broad recognition for scholarly distinction in a recognized are of public or private international law
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Established publication record in an international law specialty
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Clearly developed long term research agenda
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Extensive teaching experience
Additional valued qualifications include significant practice experience in international law; facility with relevant foreign languages; strong commitment to social justice issues; and history of active engagement in international law circles.
Interested candidates should submit an application at www.careers.luc.edu. At that location they should provide:
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A Letter of interest highlighting experiences and accomplishments relevant to the position
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A current curriculum vitae
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Names of and contact information regarding three professional references
For further inquiries, please contact the search committee at WingTatLeeChair@luc.edu. Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until the position is filled.
